Disinfection and maintenance tips for gas stoves

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The gas stove, the“Energy hub” of the kitchen, carries the temperature of the home with a steady flame. But did you know that in the day-to-day cooking, oil is quietly corrosion fire hole, rust in the gas secretly spread? Today, let us in the name of science, opened the gas stove maintenance of precision map, let the kitchen hero always maintain the best condition.

1.Maintenance of burner cover and burner hole

As the core component of gas combustion, the fire cover is covered with fire holes like precise energy nozzles. When the oil deposits in the fire hole, it will not only block the gas path, but also lead to the uneven flame and the decrease of thermal efficiency. Therefore, once a month should be a depth of cleaning, the use of 0.3 mm diameter of the special needle, at a vertical angle to gently dredge each fire hole, to avoid the hole wall damage caused by tilt operation. For stubborn grease stains, place the burner cap in warm water at 40 °C-50 °C, add 3% sodium carbonate solution (baking soda) to soak for 15 minutes, and then use a soft brush to clean the burner hole spirally. After cleaning with a dry cotton cloth thoroughly dry, to prevent water residue caused by rust.

2.Maintenance of thermocouple and ignition needle

The thermocouple and the ignition pin constitute the safety perception system of the gas stove. The former is responsible for flame monitoring, and the latter undertakes the ignition mission. When the insulation layer is formed by splashing juice, or the oxide layer is thickened due to long-term use, it will cause ignition delay and even flameout protection failure. First, dip a cotton swab into 75% rubbing alcohol and clean the head of the thermocouple in a circular motion, making sure the metal surface is fully exposed, check the distance between the ignition pin and the burner cap (standard 3 mm-5 mm) . If the deviation exceeds 1 mm, fine adjustment is required with precision tweezers. Finally, the ignition pin is deoxidized, and the tip is gently ground with fine sandpaper to restore its conductivity.

3.Maintenance of gas path system

The gas path system from the intake fitting to the nozzle is the main artery for gas transmission. According to statistics, 70% of the gas stove failure due to gas path problems, which connect hose aging accounted for 45% . In-depth physical examination should be conducted twice a year. After turning off the air supply, apply a 5% soapy water solution to all the interfaces and observe for continuous bubbles (leakage criteria: more than 5 bubbles in 1 minute) . If the hose appears hardening, cracks or more than 18 months of use, must immediately replace the metal bellows in line with GB 16410-2020 standards. For nozzle blockage, 0.2 mm-0.4 mm through-needle should be used for precise dredging, and the coaxiality of nozzle and through-needle should be maintained during operation to avoid destroying the precise pore structure.

4.Maintenance of panel and knob

Different curing schemes should be adopted for panels made of different materials. Although toughened glass panels are resistant to high temperatures, they are not susceptible to sudden cold or heat shock. Chlorine bleach or metal cleaning balls should be avoided when cleaning. Wipe the oil stain on the surface with fish scale cloth, spray glass cleaner and let it stand for 2 minutes, then Polish it with dry cloth to get the mirror effect. Stainless steel panels are recommended for weekly anti-oxidation care. Mix white vinegar with purified water in a ratio of 1:5. After spraying, wipe with microfiber cloth to form an anti-fouling film for 72 hours. The dirt in the slot of the knob, can use the old toothbrush dipped in neutral toothpaste for three-dimensional cleaning, turn the knob if there is a sense of stagnation, need to check the spring elasticity or replace the sealing ring.

Conclusion

When scientific maintenance becomes a daily habit, gas stoves will not only remain as new, but also become a reliable barrier to protect family safety. Regular maintenance is like injecting energy vaccine into the equipment, making the blue flame jump steadily and making every cooking moment full of peace of mind and pleasure. Let the temperature of science and technology in the transmission of each flame rising, so that the fireworks will always be warm and orderly home.